In 2027 NWSF is selecting Association Talent Program teams in boys U12, U13 and U14s and girls U13, U14 and U15 age groups. Trials will be conducted in March 2027 with players participating in a 10 week training program during term 2 2027 which will include games against other FNSW associations and will culminate in the teams participating in tournaments in the July school holidays. U12 boys and U13 girls will participate in the Kanga Cup Tournament in the July School Holidays (dates TBC) while boys U13 and U14 and girls U14 and U15 will participate in the FNSW Association Championships, to be held 6-8 July in Mudgee NSW.
PLAYERS
Players for the NWSF Association Talent Program will need to attend trials and be selected to participate.
Player trials will be held March 2027 with teams to train 1 night a week in addition to their club training (likely Mondays) for 10 weeks from start of school term 2 and will then participate in the above Tournament in July school holidays.
COACHES
The Association Talent Program teams will be coached by suitably accredited club-based coaches who must be registered at a grassroots/community club within NWSF for the 2027 season, hold a current Working With Children Check, complete the Play by the Rules safeguarding e‑learning, hold a current FA coaching qualification (Foundation of Football or higher) or willing to obtain one
We are now accepting expressions of interest from both players and club coaches keen to be considered for the Association Talent Program squads in 2027 - once you express interest via the below jot form we will communicate further plans early 2027 to all registered players to attend trials and will look to appoint coaches prior to these trials.